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About

Holes 9
Type
Style Parkland
Par 34
Length 2681 yards
Slope 113
Rating 32.7

The original course was laid out by William Park, Musselburgh Open Golf Champion, who wrote in his brief 'the turf is very good and resembles very much the turf to be found on seaside courses'.

The only hiccup in the Club's history took place in 1948 when the river Tweed rose some 1 feet above normal level, once in a century flood, and so much damage was done that the Club was forced to close down. Ten years later the Club was reformed on a temporary lease and was redesigned by John Slade, Duddingston. Play resumed in 1958 and through strenuous efforts by a few members an with financial support from the local community the Club flourished. The fortunes of the Club changed dramatically in 1979 when the course was purchased out right and a few years later in 1985 a new clubhouse was built. Unlike other Border courses the terrain is flat and presents few difficulties other than the River Tweed, which is defined as a 'lateral water hazard'. It is a delightful holiday course with a SSS of 66.

Course Details

Year Built 1899
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willie Park (1899)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £20
Pull-carts Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major Credit/Debit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.9
35 Reviews (35)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great 9 hole course.

A great nine hole course on the bank of the River Tweed. Excellent condition. The course is level and makes for easy walking, but judging distances provides a good challenge. Very helpful secretary and friendly welcoming members.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Lovely wee course

Nice 9 hole course with a few tricky holes. Especially when your next to the water. The only problem was that I got beat lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

Value for money but alot of slow play on the course and lads in football kits which shouldn't be allowed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Walked

A Wee Gem

Well laid out and maintained 9 hole course by the riverside. Mostly flat starting on an elevated 1st hole and second tee. Some challenging holes due to locations of trees and bunkers. Wonderful scenery, friendly players and good conditions on the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definitely the best recognised 9 hole Golf Course in the Borders

Well worth a visit, great wee Course that plays alongside side the River Tweed. Secretary, Keith Morgan made us very welcome & we thoroughly enjoyed the Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a great course, was showery when I played but that didn't spoil the occasion. It's well looked after and there's an honesty box so if the staff have gone for the day you can just pop some cash in. Only thing I didn't like was the phone call telling me they don't want to use the golf now app for bookings, of really rather use the app as it's way more convenient.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

This is where I played my first round of golf, it's a lovely place and not to challenging with forgiving fairways. I will play here again but I was told not to book through Golf Now as they don't want to use the app anymore which is a shame as it makes booking really easy. There is an honesty box if the clubhouse is closed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gem

Having played here before I knew what I was getting I always love a quick game at St Boswells as it is so relaxing strolling alone side of the river tweed for most of the game

If the weather is kind

I will be back again

Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Very hilly course and a good challenge. Worth playing for the views. Just played 9 holes. I am a member of a hilly course but this was something else! Made it to the club afterwards where a couple of members and Anne were very friendly. Recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely 9 hole course

Great end to 2021. As per other reviews lovely 9 hole course by the river Tweed. Feature hole definitely the par 3 2nd ... Deceptively large and subtle greens. When played burn running across fairways 5 & 8, lying water on the 9th. due to the amount of rain previously ,but otherwise greens and fairways in excellent condition. Helps to hit straight or a fade on outward holes 3 -6 out and 7-9 in as River on the left going out and fields on the left coming in. .Friendly members on the course and in the carpark. Clubhouse changing room open but bar shut so can't comment on all facilities.. Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend if in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Muddy

Course was very muddy but didn’t stop my enjoyment

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent greens

Really enjoyed a round at my boyhood course. The course and greens were in excellent condition well done to the green keepers. Only complaint was slow play in front with a dad and his two kids who were sharing clubs, hitting second balls and admiring their shots like professionals, without offering to let us play through. Group behind us were grumpy with us as result!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

St Boswell

Stopped here on our way to Peebles for 9 holes , what a lovely course set in lovely countryside well worth the visit even if the clubhouse was closed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely setting

Course runs besides the river Tweed, with views over to the Eildon hills of Melrose...making it a particularly pretty location.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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